Evidence so far indicates e-cigarettes are far less harmful than tobacco and can help people who smoke to cut down or stop smoking. However, more evidence is needed to help inform smokers and policy-makers looking to reduce the harm from tobacco.
The Forum brings together policy-makers, researchers, practitioners and the NGO community to discuss the emerging evidence and knowledge gaps about e-cigarettes. The group also seeks to identify research priorities, generate ideas for new research projects and enhance collaboration between forum participants.
We're pleased to announce that our next UK E-cigarette Research Forum event will take place on the 3rd of September 2026 and will focus on "From Evidence to Impact: Research, Implementation and Practice of Vapes as a Smoking Cessation Tool". The event will be a hybrid in nature, with a choice of attending remotely via Teams or in person at Cancer Research UK Headquarters in Stratford, London. Please note, in person places are limited in number so the allocation of a place upon registration cannot be guaranteed. The event will include presentations spanning the latest research, implementation and real-world practice relating to the use of vapes for smoking cessation, including insights from the evaluation of the "Swap to Stop" scheme and experiences from local and service-level delivery initiatives. We will also discuss the Government's Tobacco and Vapes: Packaging, Appearance and Display consultation, which is currently open and closes on 2 October 2026. If you which to register your interest in attending this event, please click on the button below.
Submit your interest hereThe role of e-cigarette flavours in product appeal and smoking cessation among adults(PDF, 294 KB)
